Forging ahead for a brighter future

On the other hand, commercial operations at the new Muscat International Airport commenced on March 20.

It has a capacity to handle 12 million passengers annually.

Regarding the foreign policy, His Majesty’s vision, a policy with wisdom and foresight, has made Oman a “security oasis”. Oman has spared no effort in working towards ending wars and confrontation and restoring peace, security and stability throughout the Arab region and the Gulf.

Since taking office in 1970, His Majesty the Sultan has established a clear foreign policy based on the principles of truth and peace, cooperation and dissemination of a culture of tolerance and peace, and extending the hand of friendship, cooperation and understanding to all countries.

The policy swears commitment to the principles of dialogue to overcome and resolve any differences through peaceful means.

It is of profound significance that His Majesty the Sultan and Chinese President Xi Jinping decided on May 25 to establish a strategic partnership between the Sultanate and China to achieve common and mutual interests of the two countries.

As Oman’s development march enters its 49th year with confidence and pride and is looking forward to a brighter and better future, Oman, as a whole, expresses gratitude and loyalty to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos and prays to the Almighty God for His Majesty’s well-being.